Buffalo, New York, is an upstate city near Niagara Falls on the banks of Lake Erie. Home to several colleges, a major symphony orchestra and a large parks system, there's no shortage of things to do. Finding events that are free can provide you with entertainment and education while allowing you to save money during the month. There are free activities offered throughout the year in Buffalo to meet the varying likes and interests of locals and tourists alike.
Every summer, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra offers free concerts in area parks such as Cheektowaga Town and Chestnut Ridge, Delaware. Concert goers can bring blankets and enjoy listening to this local group of musicians. The full symphony orchestra gave its first performance in 1935 and enjoys an international reputation as one of America's finest orchestras. Music performed at the free concerts varies by season.
Central Library is one of the main branches of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library system and offers a wide variety of free activities throughout the year. The main concourse of the library offers rotating displays of art work that visitors can browse without a fee. Family Place is a play group for children ages 1 to 4 that meets at the library and features special guests who lecture on topics of childhood development. Other free activities offered at the library include computer training, book clubs and film festivals.
The University at Buffalo is a public state college with a major presence in the city. Throughout the year, the school holds free lectures open to the public. Lectures are given by faculty members at the school or by guest lecturers. Topics of past lectures include pediatric issues, architecture, art, religion and economics. You can check the school's website for a list of upcoming free lecture events.
